Some tools to assist with the “Miracle Morning”

In my last blog post, I talked about the concept of a Miracle Morning (a book by Hal Elrod). Here are some tools I’ve found that help with the routine Hal recommends. I’ve combined the apps I mention below into a folder on my phone called ‘Miracle Morning’. I’ve arranged them in the order that I use them in the AM. Less thinking the better ?

Wake up

I select some motivating music on my iPhone alarm.

I’m considering one of these rolling alarm clocks that I first saw on Shark Tank. If you press snooze, it jumps off the nightstand and rolls around the room, while sounding a loud alarm. This might be a great solution for my snooze button addiction…pretty sure my husband wouldn’t appreciate this! Umiin Runaway Alarm Clock on Wheels (Pink)

Start off in the first 5 minutes with a glass or two of water:

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Silence: Start the day enjoying your water or coffee and not immediately jumping into electronics – emails, social media, etc.

I’ve been using a meditation called Meditation Studio (iTunes, $3.99 one-time download)

I’ve also heard great reviews of an app called Headspace (iTunes, $12.95 per month)

Or, you can search through YouTube to find the exact meditation that fits your current need. There are 1000’s of options. (YouTube, free)

Affirmations: State what you want to be true as if it is already true. Do this out loud in a convincing voice and with a confident posture.

I have been using an app called Unique Daily Affirmations (iTunes, free)

I’ve also tried (and like) Think Up (iTunes, free + in-app purchases)

Visualization: visualize your goals, dreams and aspirations. What will it feel like, what will it look like, when they come true.

I’ve created a vision board with photos and quotes related to the goals I’m working to accomplish.

I have also written a few paragraphs that vividly describe what my life and our family life will be like in 90 days, 1 year and 5 years as I/we accomplish my/our goals. (When I say vivid, I mean down to what I’m wearing and what the weather is that day). I read this out loud.

An easy option if you don’t want a vision board or if you travel a lot and won’t be home to look at the board, is to create a simple photo album on your phone with images that relate to your vision.

I’ve tried a few apps for visualization but haven’t found any I like yet, have you?

Exercise:

This one is personal preference on what you like for exercise.

I have just been stretching and then trying to fit in a longer workout later during the day.

Reading: hammer out 5-10 pages of a book you’ve been wanting to read.

I’ve been reading a lot of personal development books.

I like saving books on my Amazon Wish List as I see recommendations, so I can go back and pull them when I’m ready for a new book.

Scribing: journaling to brainstorm your ideas, write out your gratitudes, just write as things come to you

I use a soft-cover three ring binder with 3-hole punched paper so I can move it around/organize it later.

Some people enjoy buying beautiful, hard-cover books to journal. It’s all about your style. (I’m almost always function over style).